Syringe case



July 10, 1934. H, w FOSTER 1,965,800

SYRINGE CASE Filed Sept. 20, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet l 22 E K 2 0 b I I A 7 f! Inventor I W626i I l fl SYRINGE CASE 2 sheets-sheet 2 Filed Sept. 20, 1933 Patented July 10, 1934- UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 1 Claim.

This invention relates to a novel and improved case or container which is especially adapted to function as a holder for a fountain syringe.

H The preferred embodiment of the invention is H in the nature of a two-part protective metal casing wherein the parts have quick detachable connection and wherein means is provided on the in terior for conveniently suspending and holding in place the rubber bag and hose when in a compact non-usable condition.

The invention is primarily adapted for concealing a syringe whereby to promote the requisite degree of privacy and modesty believed to be desirable when transporting and handling an article 1. Y of this type. It is evident however that the case may be made of inexpensive material and used as an original container or package for sale purposes in drug stores and the like.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings:

Figure l is an elevational view of the receptacle or container section of the case showing the syringe and hose confined within the limits thereof. 7

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the complete case with the syringe illustrated in dotted lines.

Figure 3 is a detail horizontal section taken approximately on the plane of the line 33 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a plan view of the detachable cover section, observing Figure 2 in a direction from {:D right to left.

Figure 5 is a detail section on the plane of the line 5-5 of Figure 4.

Referring now to the drawings by distinguishing reference characters it will be observed that 4.9 the base or receptacle section of the case is distinguished by the numeral 6 this being of appropriate material and of pan-like form and of a depth to receive the water bag 7 and the coiled water delivery hose 8 and its discharge nozzle 9. -5 This section 6 is somewhat of the same general outline as the rubber bag 7. It is provided with a marginal flange 10 provided at spaced points with headed studs 11 and 12 respectively. Then too on its interior it is provided with L-shaped clips 13 arranged at suitably spaced points to function as retainers for the rubber hose 8. These clips are at their free spaced points shown in Figure 1. At the top there is a substantially V-shaped hanger or hook 14 which serves two purposes, first, it serves to accommodate the apertured suspension tab 15 which is usually provided on the bag as shown in Figure 1. Then the free end portion 16 thereof is substantially flush with the flange 10 and it functions as a stop element.

The removable cover section denoted by the I numeral 17 is of the same general configuration and outline. It is also of pan shaped form and provided with a marginal flange 18. The upper part of the flange is somewhat widened as indicated at 19 and this part is provided with keyhole slots 20 engageable with the two top studs 12. Along the longitudinal side near the bottom in Figure 4 the cover section is provided with additional keyhole slots 21 engageable with the aforementioned stud 11. The width or depth of the flange 19 is such that a portion thereof is engageable with the stop element 16 for stabilizing purposes. This also permits the slots to be effectively lined up with the studs so that the cover section can be easily and conveniently placed on and slipped down into place.

An article of this type is easily and expeditious- 1y machineable and therefore inexpensive to both the manufacturer and retailer. It may be sold independent of the syringe to function as a modesty case for the syringe. It is made of cheap material such as cardboard or the like. It can be utilized as the original packaging container for sales purposes. As before indicated however it was primarily designed with a view toward providing a bathroom'and household accessory for concealing the syringe as well as for protecting and concealing it for travelling purposes. Suitable features of ornamentation and embellishment may well be incorporated internally or externally to render the device more aptly fitted for the purpose intended. The gist of the invention however is in the provision of a double section case or casing with companion sections having marginal flanges adapted to be brought together in contacting relationship with the flange on one section slotted and the other flange formed with headed studs whereby to permit two flanges to be detachably locked together. In addition means is provided on the interior for stabilizing and effectively holding the bag and hose in place.

To add to the convenience of the construction I call attention to the numeral 22 which designates a suitable suspension bracket or fixture which is attached to the receptacle section at A case for a fountain syringe which includes a bag and a hose, comprising a pair of pan-like sections, each having a marginal outwardly extending flange, headed studs carried by the flange of one section and the flange of the other section having keyhole-shaped slots for receiving the studs, a bracket located in the upper end of one section for receiving the eye of one end of the bag, said bracket having a flat free end and the upper end of the other section having its flange inwardly widened to have a portion thereof rest upon the free end of the bracket when the two sections are connected together, and said widened portion of the flange having some of the keyholeshaped openings vertically arranged therein.

HENRY WENDELL FOSTER. 

